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2021-05-13

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  • Page 3 Ki Mobility recommends training by an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) or other competent clinical or technical professional in the safe use of this chair prior to use.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Descending Stairs .................... 11 Transfers ......................12 Transit Use ....................... 12 Cushion Use ....................15 Your Catalyst 5Vx & Its Parts ................16 Height Adjustable T-Arm................... 17 Swing Away Armrests ..................18 Height Adjustable Flip Back T-Arm ..............19 Swing Away Hangers ..................21 Swing Away Hangers with 4-Way Latch ............

  • Page 5: Notice - Read Before Use

    III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE A. Intended Use Ki Mobility Manual wheelchairs are manually operated devices with wheels that are intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position. B. Your Safety Any serious adverse events or injuries related to the use of your wheelchair or its accessories must be reported immediately if the incident directly or indirectly leads to serious health decline or death of the user or other person.

  • Page 6: Serial Number Identification

    The serial number label provides important information about your chair and the serial number is used as the unique identifier for your specific chair. See image below on where to find the serial number on your chair. Ki Mobility 5201 Woodward Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481...

  • Page 7: General Warnings And Cautions

    III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE F.General Warnings and Cautions Standard Catalyst 5Vx 300 lbs (136 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) WARNING: Limits refer to combined weight in pounds of user and all items carried. Do not exceed weight limit of chair. Exceeding weight limit may damage your chair or may increase your risk of falling or tipping over.

  • Page 8: Positioning Belts Or Harnesses

    Ki Mobility recommends the use of pelvic positioning belts. Pelvic positioning belts can reduce the risk of falling from your wheelchair. Positioning belts, such as pelvic positioning belts and anterior trunk harnesses and straps, are designed to assist, retain and support proper positioning and posture in the wheelchair.
  • Page 9 • Ki Mobility does not recommend balancing on just the rear wheels with the front casters off the ground (also known as doing a “wheelie”). A fall or tip over is very likely and could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death. If you choose to ignore this warning, do not attempt a wheelie unless you have been trained by a clinical or technical professional.

  • Page 10: Power Drives

    Ki Mobility wheelchairs have not been designed or tested by Ki Mobility as power wheelchairs. If you add a power drive system to a Ki Mobility wheelchair, be sure the manufacturer of the power drive system has validated and approved the combination of the...

  • Page 11: Your Wheelchair And The Environment

    Contact an authorized supplier or Ki Mobility before adding any accessories or components not provided by Ki Mobility. Unapproved modifications or options could lead to fall and cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 12: Aftermarket Seating

    III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE L. Wheelchair Stability (Continued) WARNING: If the wheelchair is equipped with a system to vary the tilt angle of the seat frame, confirm it is stable throughout the range of angle changes before use. If the wheelchair is not stable throughout the range of tilt angles a fall or tip over is imminent.

  • Page 13: Wheelchair Use & Configuration

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION A. Ascending Stairs WARNING: Do not ascend stairs without the assistance of at least two people who are trained on the below steps and are able to handle the weight of you and the wheelchair. Ascending stairs can be challenging and may result in a fall that could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death to the user and/or those assisting.

  • Page 14: Transfers

    If you make changes to your wheelchair after you receive it, you should contact your wheelchair provider or Ki Mobility to make sure it is appropriate to continue to use your wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 15 Aftermarket accessories such as trays, oxygen tank holders, oxygen tanks, IV poles, back packs, pouches and items not manufactured by Ki Mobility should be removed and secured separately in the motor vehicle. In the event of an accident, these items can become dangerous projectiles which may injure or kill you or other occupants of the motor vehicle.
  • Page 16 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION D. Transit Use (Continued) WARNING: Remove and secure any items temporarily attached to the chair while in a motor vehicle. Leaving items attached to the vent tray, battery tray or oxygen tank holder and not securing them properly and separately in a motor vehicle could result in these items becoming dangerous projectiles in the event of an accident.

  • Page 17: Cushion Use

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION E. Cushion Use WARNING: Avoid sitting for long periods of time without a proper wheelchair cushion. Sitting for long periods of time without a proper wheelchair cushion could cause pressure ulcers which could lead to serious infections or even death. •...

  • Page 18: Your Catalyst 5Vx & Its Parts

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION F. Your Catalyst 5Vx & Its Parts 1. Inspect and maintain your chair using information found in the Maintenance and Care section. 2. If you detect a problem, contact your authorized supplier immediately. 1. Push Handle Backrest Tube 12.

  • Page 19: Height Adjustable T-Arm

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION G. Height Adjustable T-Arm WARNING: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a downward force only. They will remove completely if pulled up on and cannot be used to lift or otherwise handle the chair.

  • Page 20: Swing Away Armrests

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION H. Swing Away Armrests WARNING: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a downward force only. They will remove completely if pulled up on and cannot be used to lift or otherwise handle the chair.

  • Page 21: Height Adjustable Flip Back T-Arm

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION I. Height Adjustable Flip Back T-Arm WARNING: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a downward force only. They will remove completely if pulled up on and cannot be used to lift or otherwise handle the chair.
  • Page 22 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION I. Height Adjustable Flip Back T-Arm (Continued) 2. Increase/Decrease the Front End Length of Armrest The armrest pad is not centered on the tube, widthwise or lengthwise. This offers two different length options - longer or shorter on the front end of the chair. This also offers two options with the armrest pad.

  • Page 23: Swing Away Hangers

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION J. Swing Away Hangers WARNING: Ensure the hangers are locked into place before using or riding the wheelchair. Unlocked hangers during use can cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death. • Avoid tripping or falling during a transfer. Ensure your feet do not get caught in the space between the footrests and avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward and cause a fall resulting in a serious injury or death.

  • Page 24: Swing Away Hangers With 4-Way Latch

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION K. Swing Away Hangers with 4-Way Latch WARNING: Ensure hangers are locked in place before using wheelchair. Unlocked hangers while using the wheelchair could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death. • Avoid tripping or falling during a transfer. Ensure your feet do not get caught in the space between the footrests and avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward and cause a fall resulting in a serious injury or death.

  • Page 25: Extension Tubes

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION L. Extension Tubes WARNING: Ensure hangers are locked into place before using or riding the wheelchair. Unlocked hangers during use can cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death. How to Adjust the Extension Tubes (Fig. 9) 1.

  • Page 26: Pro Elevating Leg Rest

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION M. Elevating Leg Rest (Continued) 3. Adjusting the Extension Tube a. Remove the mounting bolt that is threaded into the leg rest tube in the center of the pad bracket (Fig. 10:C). In some circumstances, this bolt may be inserted in the tube below the pivot bracket.
  • Page 27 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION N. Pro Elevating Leg Rest (Continued) 2. Adjusting the Height of the Calf Pad a. Loosen nut (Fig. 11:A) using a 10mm wrench. b. Slide the calf pad arm up or down to the desired location. c.

  • Page 28: Adjustable Height Backrest

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION N. Pro Elevating Leg Rest (Continued) 5. Raising/Lowering the Pro Elevating Leg Rest Remove the Pro ELR from the chair or remove weight from the Pro ELR while lowering to avoid a sudden drop when the lever lock is pushed. The calf pad can also swing outward to clear the front of the chair during certain movements if necessary.

  • Page 29: Half Folding Backrest

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION P. Half Folding Backrest WARNING: Avoid placing or hanging objects from the backrest canes. Placing objects on the backrest canes could result in an accidental release of the fold down lever on the half folding backrests. Releasing the fold down lever could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Page 30: Rear Wheels

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION Q. Rear Wheels WARNING: Before operating chair, assure the push button is completely extended and locking balls on the inside are fully engaged. Failure to do so may result in the wheel falling off, which could cause a fall or tip-over resulting in serious injury or death to you or others. How to Use Your Rear Wheels 1.

  • Page 31: Wheel Locks

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION R. Wheel Locks WARNING: Underinflated or worn tires may cause your wheel locks to not function properly. Failure of the wheel locks to hold your chair could cause a loss of control or fall resulting in serious injury or death. How to Adjust Your Wheel Locks NOTE: Always loosen and tighten wheel hardware by alternating between the two bolts while loosening/tightening a little at a time.

  • Page 32: Anti-Tips

    • Ki mobility recommends using two anti-tips on your wheelchair. Use of a single anti-tip increases the risk of tipping over backwards. Tipping over backwards could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death.
  • Page 33 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION S. Anti-Tips (Continued) How to Install the Standard Anti-Tips (Fig. 20) 1. Press the rear anti-tip release pin on the anti-tip tube so both the release pins are drawn inside. 2. Insert the anti-tip tube into the receiver mounted on the camber tube. 3.
  • Page 34 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION S. Anti-Tips (Continued) How to Turn the Anti-Tip Tubes Up (Fig. 22) 1. Press the rear anti-tip tube release pin. 2. Hold the pin in and turn the anti-tip tube up. 3. Release the pin. 4.
  • Page 35 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION S. Anti-Tips (Continued) How to Adjust the Position of the Swing-In Anti-Tip Receivers (Fig. 24) 1. Remove the bolts and nuts that connect the anti-tip tube receiver to the side frame of the chair. 2. The holes are in 1" (2,54 cm) increments so it can be moved farther up or lower on the frame. Place the bracket at the desired height.

  • Page 36: Upholstery Fabric

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION T. Upholstery Fabric WARNING: You must immediately replace seat and back upholstery that has worn through and shows signs of failing. If you fail to do so, the seat or back may fail which could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Page 37: Oxygen Tank Holder

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION U. Seat Upholstery (Continued) How to Replace Seat Upholstery 1. Remove the 5mm Phillips head screws (Fig. 26) from the seat rails on each side of the frame and set aside. 2. Remove the seat upholstery from the seat rails. 3.

  • Page 38: Step Tube

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION X. Step Tube WARNING: Ensure occupant is seated securely in the chair before stepping onto the step tube. An occupant not seated securely while the step tube is used could fall resulting in serious injury or death. How to Install the Step Tube (Fig.

  • Page 39: Maintenance And Care

    Regular and routine maintenance will extend the life of your wheelchair while improving its performance. Wheelchair repairs, the replacement of parts and any maintenance check that you are not comfortable performing should be done by an authorized supplier. Only use Ki Mobility approved parts when replacing components.

  • Page 40: Cleaning

    V. MAINTENANCE AND CARE B. Cleaning CAUTION: Washing upholstered components containing flame retardants, as indicated on the labeling of the upholstery, may reduce the flame retardants’ efficacy over time. This may increase the risk of ignition when exposed to open flame or other ignition sources, which may increase the risk of injury.

  • Page 41: Disposal

    V. MAINTENANCE AND CARE D. Disposal Specific waste disposal or recycling regulations may be in force locally and these should be taken into consideration when disposal arrangements are made. This may include the cleaning or de-contamination of the wheelchair before disposal. If recycling of materials is a requirement, please refer to the following list of general materials used in the components of the wheelchair: •...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    VI. TROUBLESHOOTING A. Symptoms and Solutions For optimum performance, your wheelchair needs to be adjusted occasionally. The following is a list of potential symptoms you may encounter over the life of your wheelchair and the suggested solutions for each symptom. For best results when troubleshooting, try one solution at a time before proceeding to a second solution.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    4. This warranty applies in the USA only. Check with your supplier to find out if international warranties apply. Ki Mobility’s Responsibility Ki Mobility’s only liability is to replace or repair, at our discretion, the covered parts. There are no other remedies, expressed or implied. Your Responsibility a.
  • Page 44 Ki Mobility 5201 Woodward Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 715-254-0991 www.kimobility.com DCN0251.1...

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